Dr. Aboo Jahtata

I was born July 1958 at East Dulwich hospital South East London of Jamaican parents with Nubian (African) ancestor roots. I was six months old when I was taken to a place called Water-valley district Dumfries Crescent, Morant Bay St. Thomas Jamaica by my grandparents. Right up to the age of ten years old, I lived with my grandaunt (Ellen) the first person I come to know and called Mamma, she passed away in 1968. I attended the Lysson Infant prep school and Morant Bay all age school
Between (1963-1969).

In 1969 I went to live with my aunt (Seta) in Longwood district St. Elizabeth where I attended Santa Cruz Primary School where I developed my Poetry and drama skills. I also attended the Lacovia training school where I study millwright, trade in machinist.

I return to England March 1979 at a time when the Labour Party was about to leave government office. The same year I arrived from Jamaica I joined the British Army, an experience to cherish. During the time of my enlistment the army slogan stated (Join the Army and see the world). So I did see the world and the rest is history.

I was beamed aboard Galaxy de-brainwashing craft the year 1989, by a gladiatorial pilot captain Bongo Tetteh. The way I come to meet brother Bongo Tetteh some may call it an accident; I came to know it as our destiny. In reality it took positive action to draw my attention in those days.

My first show on Galaxy radio was from the days of 102.7fm. As a new pilot to the station I was given a graveyard shift 3am to 6am Sunday morning. As time went by my confidence and raspect for Galaxy radio grew stronger. It was about 8 months after joining Galaxy radio the verbal and spiritual vibes in I become more than the records I played. Before I only use to play music and tapes but when you are around brothers like Chris Jammis and Bongo Tetteh, especially Bongo Tetteh there was time when things get rough and one need support, Bongo Tetteh was there to give his helping ears and a helping hand. I was one of the only pilots in London on what some may called ‘pirate radio’ then and even today, who played tapes of Malcolm X, Dr. Clarke, Farrakhan, Isa (Dr Malachi Z. York), and Dr. Francis Cress Welsing, etc.

In those days there were not many talking on radio in London, weather by the radio presenters themselves or in their programme aired. However, I must salute those brothers and sisters of other community radio station who pioneered this media vibration within the Nubian (African) community.

Galaxy has given I the opportunity to full fill a dream of helping the community, which I was already involved in anyhow. I was one of founding members of a group of brothers and sisters known as (B.Y.E & B.Y.E) Black youth in exile, Black youth education. It was a beacon of light in those days after the eruption in the inner city perpetrated not by blacks, although blacks had been caught up in the effect of the perpetrator’s cause.

We rallied to lift the banned on Farrakhan, led a delegation to many of the institutions in this capital city of London.

That group was involved in changing the thinking pattern of our Community with the tools of lectures, literatures, books, video and audio tapes; especially those of Sayyid Al Imam Isa Al Haadi Al Mahdi, (Dr. Malachi Z. York) Ansaaru Allah Community.

Southwark is where I lived so found myself involved in organisations like S.T.Y.A, THE SOUJOUNER YOUTH ASSOCIATION now called Sojourner truth centre 161 Sumner road Peckham SE15. UNITY was a black organisation destroyed by those who speak from their lips but not from their heart. The views of many within the black community clearly stated at time that the black community was set up to failed by Southwark council; Councillor Sally Keble was leader at that time. Positive actions were generated by those two organisations how many of you out there remember Black people solidarity day a yearly music arts and culture events at Rye Park, Rye lane Peckham SE15. The history speaks for itself.

The experiences I gathered from my involvement with different groups and organisations in the black community and neighbouring boroughs has helped I to see and know the potential role of Galaxy radio. Approaching the 90s Galaxy’s management extended my show my new time was Sunday morning 8am-10am and Saturday 6am-8am. Wednesday 2 September 1992 the Independent newspaper ran an article entitled PIRATES REMAIN AFLOAT by Philip Fergusson. I was featured in that newspaper together with Galaxy radio for its positive role on the airwaves.

During that time I was still involved with community in 1992 channel 4 commissioned a pilot film called WE THE RAGGAMUFFIN.

I was the location manager on Rock stead production Directed on paper by Julian Henrekis. I was also involved in The Granaries talent show that used to shown on Identity TV.

Another area that I was involved with as a cameraman and co-director was the entire programme of shows on Identity TV.

The idea and dream of a movie call Baby Mother was born in Peckham right after the screening of WE THE RAGGAMUFIN but culture bandits stepped in and robbed the black community of their dreams. You have all seen the out come of director Julian Henrekis film Baby Mother shown on channel 4 December 1999. However, the work continues weather at home or abroad.

In 1994 on a visit to Jamaica an island of good vibration I was reasoning with a Rasta man and told him of my works in London and the show I presented on Galaxy radio. I explained to the brother about Galaxy’s legal position and the brother turned to I and said: “raspect to the I, does people listen to the I then?” I replied to the brother: “yes many do lessen. The Rasta man took his tam off his head and said: “Raspect to the I and the I them in England, but did you know they hang people like you here in Jamaica.” I always remember the Rasta man words, Bongo Z I, was the name of the Rasta man I encountered 1994 at Lysson beach Morant Bay St.Thomas Jamaica.

October 1995 Galaxy Radio long side Nubian nation freedom federation led a demonstration on Southwark town hall to highlight the racist and bigot problems our community were encountering at that time and even today here in the borough of Southwark and neighbouring boroughs.

That was one of the first time leaflets of Willie Lynch 1712 speech were made available to the black community as a wake up called. A few days later in Washington DC Willie Lynch 1712 speech was a wake up call in the million man march October 16th 1995. I also took part in the 1,000,000 man march organised by the Nation of Islam on October 17, 1998 at Trafalgar square London.

Bongo Tetteh and I do lot of outreach and support work within the community. We are also members of the Southwark youth referral committee. As I and I goes from strength to strength my Saturday morning show moved from morning to evening 4pm-6pm where I introduced the Children’s corner programme that used to be hosted by Ibrahiim one of my sons. However, because of his school studies he force was to give up that programme. Sister Samiyra, Nanny. B and also the Phoenix were a former host of the Children corner. The show is currently hosted by Sister Deneez Saturday 2pm-4pm.

Saturday become very busy for I so I give up the Saturday evening show.

That commitment and dedication has allowed I man to see the issue that face the community more clearly. In reality it has given I the strength to compile my de-brainwashing programme every Sunday morning from the hours of 8am –12nooon with Elder Herukutti (the final judgement).

Sometimes when a pilot can’t make it for their show and I am not too busy I will help out a situation.

Here at Galaxy radio I have seen many pilots come and go. Some depart in good vibration but there is one thing I can say to you the listeners; the management at Galaxy radio will never dismissed pilots without good reason or just cause. Some pilots who have left Galaxy may give you their reason, but Galaxy records all DJ's meetings with the pilot’s knowledge. All the work I and I carried out here at Galaxy will one-day bear fruit for our children are the future.

At this present time as a pilot and member of Galaxy radio management committee I am blessed to be among good pilots, brothers and sisters. This is even more impressive when you really consider the pressure we all face along our journey in society.

Galaxy radio covers many topics including: The many deaths in police custody lock of jobs, children exclusion from school, bad housing for our people, ASBO’s. I give thanks and praise to the Al Mighty that I and I can be here and the beautiful listeners can be there sharing the good and balance vibration.

I want to send my raspect to the youngest and the oldies members in our community

Let us pour a little libation for our ancestors who rest in the valley of our divinity.

The All Mighty will witness our action and accepted it; you must remember to do this even when we are away from home.

Surely as you do for our parents our children will do for you also.

Give thanks and praise to my Mother and Father, My empress, Children and Grandchildren.